Recently, in discussing the University of Wisconsin System’s request for $95.2 million more in state funding, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker and former UW System regent Robin Vos, R-Rochester, commented on the research being done at the University of Wisconsin. He said UW should have “research done in a way that focuses on growing our economy, not on, you know, ancient mating habits or whatever.” Although this comment could be dismissed as a malicious statement against UW, it is important that we discuss why this sentiment is false and potentially detrimental.
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